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    Jun 20, 2015, 01:24 PM
    MDT riding mower will not start
    14.5 hp Briggs & Stratton OHC, Mower will turn over and start on starting fuel but not Gas. I have taken off carborator and cleaned with carb cleaner and air hose with no change. Any idea on next step?
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    Jul 21, 2015, 05:06 PM
    Hi,
    Since carb has been cleaned, then now replace the flywheel key that you sheared using the starting fluid (which is a definite no-no on gas engines.)
    Peace,
    Calrke

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